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David Bowie, the 1975 and Rihanna each scored multiple nominations for this year's Brit Awards, which honors music released both in the United Kingdom and worldwide. Little Mix and Mercury Prize-winning grime artist Skepta lead the field with three nominations apiece.

Coldplay's "Hymn for the Weekend," Zayn's "Pillowtalk" and Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna's "This Is What You Came For" were among the songs to earn nominations in both the Best British Single and British Artist Video of the Year categories.

Radiohead earned a nomination for the British Group against the 1975, Bastille, Biffy Clyro and Little Mix. Anohni (Best Female Solo Artist), Adele (British Video of the Year for "Send My Love (to Your New Lover)" and One Direction (Video of the Year for "History") also nabbed one nomination.

On the international side of the Brit Awards, Leonard Cohen posthumously scored a nomination for International Male Solo Artist alongside Bon Iver, Drake, Bruno Mars and the Weeknd.

The Knowles sisters, Beyoncé and Solange, will each face off against Christine and the Queens, Rihanna and Sia for the International Female Solo Artist prize. A Tribe Called Quest, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Kings of Leon, Twenty One Pilots and Drake & Future will compete for International Group.

The Telegraph UK reports that this year's Brit Awards will likely feature a tribute to some of the many artists that died in the past year, including Leonard Cohen, George Michael and Beatles producer George Martin.

MASTERCARD BRITISH ALBUM OF THE YEARThe 1975 - I Like It When You Sleep for You Are Beautiful Yet So Unaware of ItDavid Bowie - BlackstarKano - Made in the ManorMichael Kiwanuka - Love & HateSkepta - Konnichiwa